EXERCISE AND THE AGING FOOT

Overall physical fitness has become increasingly popular in the 1990s, especially in the geriatric community. More runners, hikers, swimmers , and aerobic advocates over the age of 55 are requiring medical atten tion for foot complaints, as the feet are a necessary tool for almost any athletic activity. This paper discusses the most common foot disor ders in active geriatric patients and outlines a variety of conservati ve and surgical approaches to management. The goal is early return to pain-free activity.